LaShanda Nicole Kinlaw

LaShanda Nicole Kinlaw Elmore, was born in Conway, South Carolina on October 7, 1990 to the late Malcolm “Mack” Kinlaw, Sr., and Bobbie Jean Brown of Conway, South Carolina.

LaShanda was educated at Conway High School. LaShanda resided in Conway where she passed away after a long-time battle with her illness.

In her short life she became the wife to the love of her life, Mr. John Elmore and a mother to her precious daughter, Jon’Asia Elmore. LaShanda was like a mom to her niece Naima, nephew Montae, godsons, Javon, Devon and Raheem.  LaShanda loved to have good times with her friends and family. LaShanda had her own way of shining, when she walked into a room, she loved to wear her jewelry and dressed to impress. LaShanda had a big heart and anyone who knew Shonda, as we called her, knew exactly how she felt. She was very genuine, straight-forward, determined and honest. She loved to do hair and was very creative with coming up with different hairstyles.

LaShanda Nicole Kinlaw Elmore knew the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. LaShanda was the glue that held her family together. LaShanda will be truly missed by all who loved her.

Preceded LaShanda Kinlaw Elmore in death, her grandparents: Inez and Bennie Eaddy, Horace & Aliceteen Kinlaw, uncles: Tommy Kinlaw, J.C. McCray, Bubba Kinlaw; aunts: Christine Kinlaw, Albertha McMillan and her brother, Malcolm Kinlaw, Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband John, daughter Jon’Asia of the home; mother Bobbie Jean Brown, sisters: DeAnne Kinlaw of the home, Halestine Kinlaw of Delaware; brothers: Malcolm (Patricia) Duff, Michael (Lafonia) of Delaware and Andrew (Tashana) Kinlaw of South Carolina. A few best friends, Tiffany, Christaina and Trish; and, also a host of family and friends.

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